Boundaries with Heart: How Dental Teams Can Stay Compassionate Without Burning Out
Dentistry Gone Digital
JUNE 16, 2025
By: Dawn Patrick , Dental Practice Coach + Director of Operations IgniteDDS In dentistry, we offer much more than clinical care—we offer emotional safety, comfort, and connection. But when patients are anxious, emotional, or even difficult, that emotional labor takes its toll on the team. You’re not just taking impressions and reviewing X-rays—you’re often absorbing fear, grief, financial stress, and personal stories.
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